10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,355 miles

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problem #88

Mar 272020

1500

  • 68,500 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated the while driving and making turns at low speeds, the steering wheel was hard to turn. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bluebonnet Chrysler located at (547 S seguin ave, new braunfels, tx 78130 830) 606-3463) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power steering assist needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,500.

- Bulverde, TX, USA

problem #87

Mar 212020

1500

  • 76,210 miles
If I put any item under the drivers seat it causes the airbag warning light to come on even a piece of paper, if it touches the wires it come on. The power steering stopped workind in the middle of a turn.

- El Cajon, CA, USA

problem #86

Mar 232020

1500

  • 36,419 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the steering wheel ceased while turning to the right. In addition, the power steering warning light illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V167000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,419.

- Surprise, AZ, USA

problem #85

Feb 152020

1500

  • 81,500 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph while making a right turn, the vehicle lost power steering assist and became very difficult to turn in either direction. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Airport Dodge Ram (2605 nw prairie view rd, platte city, mo) was notified of the failure but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,500.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #84

Feb 152020

1500

  • 80,900 miles
While driving down the road, I was going to make a left turn. As I turn the wheel it felt like it hit a wall and I couldn't turn anymore. I have takin it to multiple shops to have it scanned and looked at because there is no code being thrown on the dash. But both places say the same thing it is out. Electric steering module is what its call I do belive. It's not safe to drive and I need it to get to work and kids to school.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #83

May 022019

1500

  • miles
Electric steering module has failed. Extremely hard to steer. Steering wheel must be manually turned back after making a turn. Very dangerous. Recall notice S19 should be covering this issue according to dealer.

- Juneau, WI, USA

problem #82

Feb 232020

1500

  • 111,000 miles
Driving my 2015 Ram noticed hard to steer at times! then all at once can't steer without much added muscle! feels like steering gets stuck and have to force it back straight and or in direction you want to go! checked for the recall that is out for Ram and mine is not one of them! need it fixed asap and seeing all that are having problems with it that are not under the recall is disturbing! pay a lot for these trucks and all that are having trouble it isn't a fluke! manufacturers should step up!

- Reedsville, WV, USA

problem #81

Feb 202020

1500

  • 67,100 miles
I am having an issue where my electric rack and pinion is giving out. This creates a lack of power steering for my vehicle. This is the same issue listed in recall VB9 but my VIN number is not associated with the recall for some reason.

- Pittsford, NY, USA

problem #80

Jan 032020

1500

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 68 mph, the vehicle steering wheel became inoperable and hard to turn while the (grill shudder system) warning light illuminated. The vehicle taken to the dealer(steve white motors 3470 highway 70 SE, newton, nc 28658 (828) 464-3458 ) where it was test drove not diagnosed and determined no failure was present. The vehicle was not repaired. However, the failure recurred intermittently. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 16V167000(steering) as a possible solution to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that no recalls were under the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

- Newton, NC, USA

problem #79

Feb 082020

1500

  • 42,000 miles
Power steering worked yesterday. This morning it does not work at all. Warning light on the dash is on.

- Toccoa, GA, USA

problem #78

Feb 072020

1500

  • 58,491 miles
My steering on this Ram 1500 has been noticeably stiff lately when turning. I looked for common complaints from other Ram owners and found a recall (S19) for Ram manufactured between Jan and Sept of 2015 - my Ram was manufactured in April 2015. I feel that this Ram should also be included in this recall

- Sun Prairie, WI, USA

problem #77

Jan 202020

1500

  • 54,000 miles
I have noticed over the last few weeks the steering has become very difficult at slow speeds or when not moving. I have to muscle the steering wheel to go around turns and have to steer back to straight. I worried about not be able to control my truck. This is not something that should have to be replaced after only 54000 miles for close to $2500.

- Lockport, NY, USA

problem #76

Jan 012019

1500

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While driving 75-80 mph the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The check power steering warning indicator light was illuminated. The contact called (al deeby Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 8700 dixie hwy, village of clarkston, mi 48348 (248) 620-0800) to inform the dealer of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number 16V167000 (steering). The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

- Clarkston, MI, USA

problem #75

Jan 022020

1500

  • 63,000 miles
Power steering is intermittent when turning on a city street and on highway. Hard to maintain control on curves

- Pilot Mound, IA, USA

problem #74

Aug 012017

1500

  • 85,014 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While exiting a parking spot the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the failure persisted for twenty minutes. There was no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to baxter Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Lincoln 6601 telluride dr, Lincoln, ne 68521 (402) 817-7449, where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion and core needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under invoice 521651. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19E077000 (steering). The manufacturer was informed of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 85,014.

- Ashland, NE, USA

problem #73

Apr 032018

1500

  • 60,000 miles
The left hand controls on the steering have quit working. The is no way to reset the oil change error after changing the oil. You can not use any of the left hand controls.

- Collinsville, TX, USA

problem #72

Dec 292019

1500

  • 103,000 miles
Driving at 55 mph and making a sweeping right hand turn the vehicle locked the steering wheel and caused the vehicle to enter the ditch. When towed to the dealer they found a failed electric power steering gear. There is a recall from Ram regarding eps system failure, but this unit was not affected.

- Amboy, IL, USA

problem #71

Dec 202019

1500

  • 50,000 miles
The contact's girlfriend owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the power assist failed to operate without warning. The contact stated that the power assist would only operate intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to lafontaine Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of clinton (1111 w Michigan ave, clinton, mi 49236) where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist was faulty. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 16V167000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

- Clinton, MI, USA

problem #70

Dec 192019

1500

  • 93,378 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to jacksonville Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram (11101 nurseryfields dr, jacksonville, fl 32256, (904) 493-0000) where it was diagnosed that the steering gear assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 93,378.

- Jacksonville Beach, FL, USA

problem #69

Dec 142019

1500

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. Upon starting the vehicle, the power steering seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to repair the wiring and the power steering temporarily returned. The failure continued and the vehicle was taken to cottage grove Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (2800 row river rd, cottage grove, or 97424, (541) 942-5551) where it was diagnosed that the power steering module was defective. The contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 16V167000 (steering), which he associated with the failure. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to NHTSA. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000.

- Crestwell, OR, USA

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